Driver - Side Lift

Cleanaway Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary package

Career development

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Job summary

Join Cleanaway at the Tullamarine area as a full-time side lift collection driver on municipal contracts. You’ll operate a side lift vehicle, load and unload waste, and deliver to recycling and disposal facilities. This is a permanent role with reliable hours and a supportive team.

HR Licence with at least 12 months’ side lift or general waste experience is required. Availability from early morning to afternoon, a clean driving record, and willingness to undertake medical and drug testing are

Qualifications

• HR Licence held with at least 12 months' experience or Side Lift experience required.
• Strong safety ethic and team-first attitude.
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a side lift collection vehicle on municipal contracts.
• Carry out loading and unloading duties for waste collection.
• Deliver loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction on every run.
• Keep the vehicle presentation clean and well maintained.

Skills

HR Licence

Side lift experience

Safety minded

Job description

• Tullamarine, VIC
• Great hourly rate + OT Potential
• Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

You’ll be behind the wheel of a side lift collection vehicle servicing municipal contracts, a steady, well-supported role with a great crew, reliable hours, and a permanent position at the end of it.

• Operate a side lift collection vehicle on municipal contracts.
• Carry out loading and unloading duties for waste collection.
• Deliver loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities.
• Keep customer satisfaction high on every run.
• Maintain the presentation of your vehicle, inside and out.

About You

• HR Licence with at least 12 months' experience, or Side Lift experience.
• A strong work background — waste industry experience would be amazing.
• Side lift experience is desirable but not essential — we’ll train the right candidate.
• Willingness to undertake pre‑employment medical, drug and alcohol testing.
• Availability between 5:00am and 5:00pm.
• A clean driving record.
• An excellent work ethic, genuine commitment to safety and a team‑first attitude.

About Us

Joinus at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits:Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].